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cry

Meaning of “cry”

1. A vocal call, shout, proclamation, alarm, wail, or other utterance, often loud. 2. An earnest appeal, prayer, complaint, or outcry for help, justice, or attention. 3. As a verb, to call out, shout, proclaim, wail, appeal, pray, or complain; figuratively, to bear urgent witness or demand notice.

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181 occurrences168 verses37 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 18:20

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Habakkuk 1:2
O Lord, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! even cry out unto thee of violence, and thou wilt not save!
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Habakkuk 1:2 · retained source text

O LORD, howe long shall I crie, and thou wilt not heare! euen cry out vnto thee of violence, and thou wilt not saue?

Habakkuk 2:11
For the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Habakkuk 2:11 · retained source text

For the stone shall crie out of the wall, and the beame out of the timber shall answere it.

1611 marginal noteOr, piece, or, fastening.

1611 marginal noteOr, witnesse against it.

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